Self-assembly of copper nanoclusters: isomeric ligand effect on morphological evolution
Sarita Kolay, Subarna Maity, Dipankar Bain, Sikta Chakraborty, Amitava Patra
Abstract
NCs is dictated by the positional isomerism of the surface capping ligand, dimethylbenzenethiol (DMBT). Besides cuprophilic interaction, the interplay between π-π stacking and agostic interaction (Cu⋯H-C) directs the inter-NC organization into different ordered architectures. The excited-state relaxation dynamics of the red phosphorescent assembled structures has been correlated with their compactness and the degree of bonding interactions present.
Topics & Concepts
NanoclustersCopperLigand (biochemistry)ChemistryMaterials scienceNanotechnologyCrystallographyMetallurgyReceptorBiochemistryNanocluster Synthesis and ApplicationsGold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and ApplicationsRandom Matrices and Applications